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South Dakota Driver's Test Online 2020

When you apply for a South Dakota DMV driver’s license or instruction permit as required, you will be given a test consisting of several parts, with all of them being compulsory. You will be required to answer questions about traffic laws and to identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on.. Read More

When you apply for a South Dakota DMV driver’s license or instruction permit as required, you will be given a test consisting of several parts, with all of them being compulsory. You will be required to answer questions about traffic laws and to identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on them. The questions are based on the information provided in the South Dakota driver's manual. Studying the manual before taking sample DMV driver's tests is highly recommended.

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1 . The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Always be aware of what is happening around your vehicle. Constantly observing your surroundings to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle will help you see problems that may require you to change speed or roadway position.

2 . Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

Large trucks take longer to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 feet to stop.

3 . When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

When passing another vehicle on its left, you may move back into the right lane when the headlights of the passed vehicle can be seen in your rearview mirror. Always signal before changing lanes.

4 . This yellow warning sign means:

This yellow warning sign means:
This sign is placed on roads near schools to warn drivers to slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.

5 . If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

6 . You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

When entering any roadway, you must be aware of traffic conditions. Use your side mirror and look over your shoulder to help you see and anticipate traffic when entering a freeway.

7 . When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

A flashing yellow light at an intersection indicates that drivers should slow to a safe and reasonable speed and proceed with caution.

8 . How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?

It is not advisable to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even a single drink will affect your ability to drive safely.

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